Kaga Maki-e加賀蒔絵 - Box - Refined Kogo香合Incense holder designed with beautiful gold landscape maki-e design - lacquerware - bird/temple/pine tree/

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A refined Kogo incense holder in lacquer featuring a gold landscape maki-e scene with temple, rocks, mountains, ocean, boat, bird and pine, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

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One refined Kogo香合Incense holder designed with beautiful gold landscape maki-e - temple, rock, mountain, ocean, boat, flying bird and pine tree on the lids by excellent workmanship.

A kōgō is a small container with a lid for storing incense. It is a type of tea ceremony utensil and also a type of Buddhist altar implement.

Kaga maki-e加賀蒔絵 is a lacquer craft that developed in the Kaga domain, and is a technique of painting patterns on lacquer with gold and silver powder. Master craftsmen such as Igarashi Doho from Kyoto and Shimizu Kyubei from Edo were invited to teach the technique, and it is characterized by gorgeous, three-dimensional expressions that combine the elegant culture of the imperial court and the culture of the samurai. It is used on a wide variety of items, including tea ceremony utensils, interior furnishings, and weapons.

Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 3.5 cm

Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference.

Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.


One refined Kogo香合Incense holder designed with beautiful gold landscape maki-e - temple, rock, mountain, ocean, boat, flying bird and pine tree on the lids by excellent workmanship.

A kōgō is a small container with a lid for storing incense. It is a type of tea ceremony utensil and also a type of Buddhist altar implement.

Kaga maki-e加賀蒔絵 is a lacquer craft that developed in the Kaga domain, and is a technique of painting patterns on lacquer with gold and silver powder. Master craftsmen such as Igarashi Doho from Kyoto and Shimizu Kyubei from Edo were invited to teach the technique, and it is characterized by gorgeous, three-dimensional expressions that combine the elegant culture of the imperial court and the culture of the samurai. It is used on a wide variety of items, including tea ceremony utensils, interior furnishings, and weapons.

Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 3.5 cm

Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference.

Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
bird/temple/pine tree/
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer/ Brand
Kaga Maki-e加賀蒔絵
Material
lacquerware
Model
Refined Kogo香合Incense holder designed with beautiful gold landscape maki-e design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
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Objects sold
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